Search OSU Extension

Showing 181 - 190 of 196 results.

Building a landscape retaining wall

Retaining walls are popular features in commercial and home landscaping projects. They can be self-installed, making them very cost efficient. The following is a do-it-yourself guide to installing a retaining wall using a designed block system.

Jun 2018 | Article

Don't trust online tips for repurposing kitchen scraps

When it comes to information about growing plants from kitchen scraps, the internet can be an unreliable source. Questionable online tips often lead experimental repurposers to abandon their efforts prematurely.

Nicole Sanchez | Oct 2019 | Article

Starting a lawn from scratch?

Q: We are finally moving into our new home. Due to construction issues (lack of water and vehicle damage), most of the grass has died back and there are areas of just dirt. Also, we have dogs. Is there any variety of ...

A: View answer | View all featured questions

Season 1, Episode 2: Vineyard Nutrition in Arid Climates

Learn about the High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrition Project from Director, Dr. Markus Keller, Professor of Viticulture at Washington State University. He describes how he became lead of the project and summarizes the challenges of ...

Patricia A. Skinkis | Nov 2022 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Garden Ecology Lab shares research-based information for home and community gardens

Launched in 2017, it’s the first lab in the United States wholly focused on socio-ecological research in home and community gardens.

Gail Langellotto | Oct 2020 | Impact story

DIVE4Ag Ag Science Cafes

Every month, youth will have the opportunity to engage in virtual conversations with agricultural STEM professionals to learn from lively discussions and hands-on activities. High school youth will have the opportunity to design and lead the program with the support of adult mentors.

Deidre Schreiber, John Stables, Kristen Moore | Nov 2021 | Collection

How to deter cats from my garden?

Q: My daughter's cat digs in my flower bed and leaves holes and scatters dirt everywhere, uproots bulbs, etc. What can I use that is a natural remedy, something safe for the environment.

A: View answer | View all featured questions

Project PLANT home-gardening kits welcomed by limited-income families

Extension distributed an estimated 1,000 kits in Lincoln County and 150 in Deschutes and Crook counties.

Stephanie Russell, RD, Katie Ahern | Mar 2022 | Impact story

Season 2, Episode 5 | Using Satellites to Guide Grapevine Tissue Sampling

Learn about research to help growers identify where to sample vineyards for vine nutrient analysis.

Patricia A. Skinkis | Jan 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Season 1, Episode 8: Honoring the Past, Building the Future

Learn more about viticulture and precision agriculture research to understand plant nutrition monitoring and management from table grape trials conducted in California's San Joaquin Valley.

Patricia A. Skinkis | Mar 2023 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)